[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 74 (Friday, June 7, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E983]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE SUCCESS OF HMSHOST OF BETHESDA, MARYLAND

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 2002

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate 
the expansion of HMSHost in Bethesda, Maryland, and to commemorate its 
commitment to the State of Maryland. This 100-year-old company is the 
fifth largest company by revenues in Montgomery County, Maryland, and 
it is greatly expanding its operations in the County.
  HMSHost's presence in Maryland remains strong despite the travel 
slowdown resulting from events related to September 11th. Operating in 
74 airports worldwide, HMSHost is the world's largest food, beverage, 
and retail concessions provider to the travel industry with revenues of 
$1.6 billion and a total of 26, 000 employees. The company serves 350 
million customers a year and is top ranked by the International Air 
Transportation Association for concessions programs.
  The success of HMSHost is due to the hard work of its associates, the 
leadership of John J. McCarthy, and the outstanding service that the 
company provides to travelers throughout the world. In its operations 
at Baltimore- Washington International Airport and Maryland Turnpike 
travel plazas, the company has delivered quality food, beverages, and 
merchandise to more than one hundred and fifty million travelers.
  Our state is well served by the presence ofHMSHost.

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